SAF: ready to take flight

Maurits van Tol, CEO of Catalyst Technologies, Johnson Matthey, joins us to discuss Johnson Matthey’s vision for the global energy transition. We explore how catalyst and additive technologies are evolving to handle more complex feedstocks while maintaining performance, and which advances could improve efficiency and reduce carbon intensity in hydrogen, syngas, and chemicals production. We assess the role that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will play in reducing emissions in the near to medium-term. Maurits outlines the most promising production pathways and technology innovations that have the greatest potential to improve efficiency and/or reduce costs. Maurits also considers the most effective policy mechanisms and regional approaches for creating stable demand and investment confidence. This episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast is sponsored by ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation. Designed for durability and sustainability, ROCKWOOL’s high-performance stone wool insulation helps control process temperatures, reduce energy loss, mitigate corrosion under insulation, and enhance fire and acoustic protection. The result – safer operations, improved asset integrity, and long-term performance across critical process industries. Learn more at .